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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,182.24, 465,320.90 and 186,288.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,182.24, 465,320.90 and 186,288.96 is: 257,083.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,182.24 : 465,320.90 = 186,288.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,182.24/465,320.90 = 186,288.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,182.24x = 465,320.90 × 186,288.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,182.24x = 86,684,146,527.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,684,146,527.26/337,182.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,083.96

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